By Adrian Stewart Co

Seven teams from Negros Occidental are expected to compete in the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) 3×3 Regional Finals later this month in Iloilo City. The teams gained qualification following the Negros Occidental/Bacolod qualification tournament last weekend at the St. John’s Institute gym in Bacolod City.
STI-West Negros University and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), along with two teams from the University of St. La Salle, qualified on the boys’ side; while the girls’ side will see teams representing Bacolod City National High School, P413, and UNO-R.
In the regional competition, they will face teams representing Antique, Capiz, Aklan, Passi City, and Iloilo City.
Last year, the Negros Occidental girls’ 3×3 basketball team finished in second place at the SBP 3×3 national finals after losing 17-10 to Cagayan de Oro City./ASC, WDJ